Ana Stoica
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Ana Stoica is a pioneering figure in urological education and robotic surgery training, whose work bridges the gap between simulation technology and clinical competency assessment. Her research centers on surgical skills evaluation, particularly the integration of robotic simulators into standardized training curricula. In her landmark 2016 pilot study, which has garnered 10 citations, Stoica demonstrated the feasibility of incorporating the da Vinci Surgical Skills Simulator into Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) for urology residents. This work provided early evidence that robotic simulation could objectively assess basic surgical skills across post-graduate trainees, laying groundwork for competency-based training frameworks. By showing that PGY-3 to PGY-5 residents from two Quebec urology programs could be evaluated using this technology, Stoica helped establish simulation as a valid tool for high-stakes assessment. Her contributions are particularly significant given the rapid adoption of robotic surgery, where traditional apprenticeship models require augmentation with structured, measurable training. Stoica’s research continues to influence how surgical educators design curricula that ensure patient safety while developing the next generation of robotic surgeons.
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